County

Upshur County, TX

6 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥38,210Population
💰$61,785Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$172,082Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 7.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic9.1%
Black7.9%
Asian0.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma423 (1.8%)
HS Graduate6,746 (28.7%)
Some College5,030 (21.4%)
Associates4,233 (18%)
Bachelors2,647 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree4,400 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 21.4%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College21.4%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,785 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$172,082 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,009/mo
Total Housing Units16,029
Vacant Units1,863

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Upshur County, TX

Upshur County is located in Texas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,210 residents. With a median age of 40.71, it is a middle-aged county.

Upshur County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,784 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Upshur County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $172,082 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,009. Homeownership rates are high at 77.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Upshur County are primarily White (78.05%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Upshur County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Upshur County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
75755 Big Sandy 4,863 $58,227 $108,800 $896 4.2% 21.4%
75640 Diana 6,338 $79,353 $263,000 $1,167 4.6% 38.5%
75644 Gilmer 12,785 $56,155 $164,600 $1,024 7.9% 28.8%
75645 Gilmer 10,511 $64,069 $178,700 $1,060 3.8% 30.6%
75683 Ore City 3,713 $49,375 $106,800 $694 1.1% 29.2%

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